Churro Factory Inc

2214 S Wolcott AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

16 inspections

1. CanvassDec 4, 2025

   5 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK, ICE OR COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO ALL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • SIDE AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND ORGANIZE THE AREAS. MAINTAIN A CLUTTER FREE AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS IN THE CORNER AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
2. CanvassMar 4, 2020

   3 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE AND ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FLOUR DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
3. CanvassFeb 25, 2019

   7 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED THE ADDRESS ON PREMISES MISSING NUMBERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FULL ADDRESS ON PREMISES FRONT DOOR.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED THE FRONT CABINET UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED 30 GALLON PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR TWO TYPES OF FLOUR UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMANT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OR HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUEL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND BETWEEN THE REAR FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE GREASE FROM FLOOR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN THRUOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
4. CanvassMar 13, 2018

   2 infractions

   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BULK FLOUR STORAGE RACK AT REAR OF FLOUR SPILLS.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK.
5. CanvassMar 17, 2017

   1 infraction

   • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
     • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1632942 ON 3/10/16 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL OF THE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
6. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 10, 2016

   1 infraction

   • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL OF THE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING.
7. CanvassMar 3, 2016

   7 infractions

   • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
     • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
   • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
     • OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1579074 DATED ON 10/19/15 35- CLEAN CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM, FAN IN PREP AREA, AND LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(DUST BUILDUP). 36- REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE LIGHTING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 38 INSTALL VISIBLE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK, ICE MACHINE AND NEWLY INSTALLED CAPPUCCINO MACHINE. INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR AND SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT, FLOUR DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THRU OUT FACILITY. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, FLOUR AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • OBSERVED WALLS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND STAINS. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED BOXES OF DRY STORAGE AND CONTAINERS OF FILLING BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL OF THE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING.
8. CanvassOct 19, 2015

   7 infractions

   • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
     • LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINES AND SHAKE MIXER.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • CLEAN CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM, FAN IN PREP AREA, AND LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(DUST BUILDUP).
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE LIGHTING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • INSTALL VISIBLE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK, ICE MACHINE AND NEWLY INSTALLED CAPPUCCINO MACHINE. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT NEWLY INSTALLED EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM.
   • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
     • PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA.
   • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
     • STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN ICE MACHINE OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER.
9. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 1, 2014

   1 infraction

   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE NESTLE/COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10. CanvassSep 24, 2014

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO,THE REAR EXIT DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE SHIELDED.INTRUCTED TO TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE NESTLE/COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
11. CanvassNov 7, 2013

    6 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NEED TO PROVIDE.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED MANY PRE-BAGGED FLOUR ON FRONT AND REAR TABLE, PREMISES PRE-BAGGES FOR THEIR OTHER LOCATION INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, ITEM NAME DATE PACKAGED, ETC.NEED TO RPOVIDE LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEED TO SEAL RAW WOOD FRONT STORAGE UNIT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR MIXER, SCALE, AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN STOVE TOP, TRAY RACK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NEED TO REPAIR WALLS IN DINING AREA, AND REPAIR CEILING OVER THE REAR COFFEE MACHINES.ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD.
12. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 20, 2011

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. OBSERVED FRESH WATER LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. ALSO A HEAVY LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS.
13. CanvassApr 11, 2011

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED MOLD BUILD UP IN DIPPER WELL, CURRENTLY BEING USED, WITH TWO ICE CREAM SCOOPERS IN IT, DUE TO LACK OF MOVEMENT OF THE WATER IN THE WELL. ONLY DROPLETS COMING OUT OF SPIGOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WELL AND SCOOPS AND INCREASE WATER SUPPLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED SOILED PAPER TOWELS THAT HAD BEEN USED AS TOILET PAPER IN BATHROOM GARBAGE CONTAINER. CONTAINER IS OVERFLOWING AND WITH NO LID. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED UPON REQUEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON SURFACES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED FRESH WATER LEAK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. ALSO A HEAVY LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKS.
14. TASTE OF CHICAGOJun 24, 2010

    0 infractions

15. HACCP QUESTIONAIREJun 14, 2010

    0 infractions

16. CanvassMar 2, 2010

    7 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OWNER(FATHER) CAME INTO FOOD PREP AREA FROM OUTSIDE & STARTED TO HANDLE UNCOOKED CHURROS PRIOR TO WASHING HIS HANDS. HANDS MUST ALWAYS BE WASHED WHENEVER RETURNING TO FOOD PREP AREA OR AFTER HANDLING MONEY- CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CANNOT USE PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS TO COVER FOOD, MUST USE PLASTIC FOOD WRAP.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES & IN CORNERS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN & OR PAINT WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST EITHER SHIELD OR REPLACE BULBS IN FIXTURE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ALONG BOTH SIDES OF MOP SINK IN REAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF COOKING STOVE ON THE LEFT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT.